Tristar 28th Annual Collectors Show

Sports legends and current stars sign memorabilia for fans.

By Photos by Craig H. Hartley

on May 31, 2014 4:30 PM

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Marissa Vargas of Houston gets a big hug, then is overcome with embarrassment, as she poses for pictures with J.J. Watt.
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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Marissa Vargas of Houston gets a big hug, then is overcome with embarrassment, as she poses for pictures with J.J. Watt.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Marissa Vargas of Houston gets a big hug, then is overcome with embarrassment, as she poses for pictures with J.J. Watt.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Alexander Luna of Houston proudly displays his signed limited edition statue of Texan #99 J.J. Watt.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Pati Cream is loaded with bling as she waits in line to meet Texan #99 J.J. Watt.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Jason March and Christina March of Houston shake hands with J.J. Watts after getting their painting signed.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Shelly Roccaforte sports Texan #56 shoes in celebration of Brian Cushing.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Brian Cushing signs a helmet for a fan.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Vince Campos of Houston shoots a "selfie" with Brian Cushing as he gets a football signed.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Vince Campos of Houston shoots a "selfie" with Brian Cushing as he gets a football signed.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Arian Foster spends a moment talking with 8-year-old fan Sam Ullrich of Conroe.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Arian Foster (L) spends a minute talking with and hugging basketball star David Robinson (R).
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: crowds of fans wait their turn to spend a moment with sports stars.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: 2-year-old Boston McGee of Montgomery proudly carries away a football signed by Texan #99 J.J. Watt (behind them in red) while accompanied by his dad Jeff McGee.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Brent Crawley grabs a picture of Jenny Ford with Brian Cushing.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Sam Ullrich, age 8, of Conroe, gets to meet with baseball star Craig Biggio.
Sunday June 1, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: A good-natured Earl Campbell shows 10-year-old Kade McCullough of Lumberton, Texas how to flash a "Hook 'em Horns" sign after signing the Oiler helmet.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: 10-year-old Kade McCullough of Lumberton, Texas proudly displays the Oiler helmet just signed by Earl Campbell.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Earl Campbell poses with 9-year-old Jordan Escobedo as they flash the "Hook 'em Horns" sign.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Robert Hurst "A Damn Fine Artist" of Austin works to complete "The Class of 34's" featuring the Houston players who wore jersey #34: Earl Campbell, Hakeem Olajuwon and Nolan Ryan.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Ibrahim Arch captures the moment as Hakeem Olajuwon holds up a freshly-signed jersey.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Tony Bacewicz of Dallas is delighted to shake hands with Hakeem Olajuwon. In center is Ibrahim Arch.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Ralph Sifuentes holds up a poster as he waits in line to get an autograph by Hakeem Olajuwon.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this... Photo-6382792.86892 - Houston Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Ralph Sampson good naturedly poses as dad T.J. Liles takes a picture of 4-year-old Sydney Liles and 6-year-old Leyton Liles.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this... Photo-6382789.86892 - Houston Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: 6-year-old Leyton Liles rests her chin as she waits with her dad T.J. Liles to meet Ralph Sampson.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: crowds enjoy checking out the memorabilia.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Cal Ripkin, Jr. (L) draws quite a crowd today as Mike Cunningham (R) of Houston gets his baseball signed.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Jesse Cervantes of "Jersey Source" stretches to reach a helmet for a prospective customer.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: Art Smith (L) of Sports Cards Plus assists Jay Oats (R) as he thumbs though stacks of cards trying to complete his 1963 Topps Baseball Card collection.
Saturday May 31, 2014 less

The Tristar 28th Annual Summer Collectors Show is being held this weekend at NRG (Reliant) Center, Hall E. Thousands attend to buy and sell memorabilia and get autographs and photographs with sports stars.
ID: ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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